Texas Eco-Region

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Gulf Coast Prairie and Marsh Prezi by: Sarah Bertram, Jayalekshmi Manoj, Catly Le, Ahona Jabbar Major Cities in the Eco-Region Houston Summer Temperature Range: 70-95 DegreesWinter Temperature Range: 45-60 Degrees Natural Disasters Corpus Christi Climate Another place where these catastrophic events may occur in is Louisiana. Damage from tornadoes can cost millions of dollars. Tornadoes Hurricanes Homes and buildings can get destroyed in a hurricane. Floods During floods, homes can get flooded. Other Natural Disasters Oil Spills- Oil spills are a threat for marine animals.Fires- Fires have had minimal impact because of agriculture practice. o oh Corpus Christi k S Succession in the Gulf Coast Is there any rainfall? Yes, there is rainfall. It averages from 30-100 inches. Major Rivers of the Gulf Coast San Jacinto, Trinity, Brazos, Nueces, and San Antonio Rivers What, there's more? Hey A Houston Go round round... At my door... Galveston Downtown... Go round round... Downtown... Downtown Talk it up....... Go Round Round... Pioneer Species Virginia Creeper Trailing Lantana Abiotic Factors Giant Salvinia Japanese Honeysuckle Brazilian Pepper Tree Downtown? Shrimp Tornadoes The Gulf Coast Aquifer is a major aquifer including the Jasper, Evangeline, and the Chicot aquifer. The water is used for irrigation, municipal, and industry. Plankton Oh no......! Food Web Krill Anemones Whooping Cranes Whales Cattails Muskrat Raccoon Eagles Food Chain Smile! WeatheringWindblown sand or dunes characterized this region's soils. The elevation in the Gulf Coast region was dissected by the stream and rivers flowing into the Gulf of Mexico. DepositionGulf Coast Prairie and Marsheshave soil like acid sands, sandy loams,and clay. (Sandy loams and clay occurin river bottoms). WED Affects Erosion Surface WaterMost of the water supplies usedare from rivers rather than reservoirs. (The rivers supply fresh water so that supports the state's coastal fishing industries). Ground WaterThe Gulf Coast region uses heavy supplies of ground water, but it has some problemsdue to a phenomenon known as"subsidence." 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Food Pyramid Atlantic Spotted Dolphin Gills The dolphin's gills help it breathe underwater. Dolphins use echolocation tolisten and to communicate to others. Communication Frogs have the ability to leap and hop which can help get themaway from predators. Legs The frogs camouflage can help themhide from predators and even hide whentrying to sneak up on prey. Camouflage Gulf Coast Toad Prairie Warbler Birds have different types ofbeaks depending on how theymust use it. Some birds use their beaks for gnawing on trees and more! Birds can also use their hair andfuzz for comfort and warmth. Warmth The Stonecrop A few plants in the Gulf Coast are... And... The Wedelia Food Web Adaptations Now...time for a video! The End!! Thanks for watching! Climax Community: Grassland PrairiesTypes of Grasses- Clover and Wire Grass Beaks